AD 47-20-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

AD Number
47-20-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-C Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-CD Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-D Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the voltage regulator to maintain proper charging rate of the battery, leading to potential battery overcharging or undercharging.

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Required Actions

Check the voltage regulator operation by observing the ammeter reading after engine start until the battery is charged. Ensure the charging rate is 11-13 amperes for up to 20 minutes post-start, then reduces to 2 amperes or less within 2 hours of operation.

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Compliance Time

At each 100-hour inspection and immediately after each electrical system malfunction.

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Affected Aircraft

Univair Aircraft Corporation Model 415-C, 415-CD, and 415-D aircraft.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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